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BMW’s Neue Klasse Design Is Coming To All ICE Models

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All future BMW models, including ICE and EV, will adopt the Neue Klasse design language. Regardless of powertrain, all the next-generation vehicles will feature a unified user interface. Each model will have its own character, but the overall design and experience will be consistent. If you’re a fan of BMW’s design direction with the Neue Klasse concepts but find yourself less than thrilled by the electric powertrains, we have some good news for you. The Bavarian brand is rolling out this new styling language across all future models—EVs, hybrids, and yes, even good old internal combustion engines. The next generation of BMWs will not only look similar, but they’ll also share the same high-tech, futuristic features inside, offering a nearly identical user experience no matter what’s under the hood. This revelation comes straight from Adrian van Hooydonk, BMW Group’s design boss, who assured that every future BMW, regardless of powertrain, will embrace the Neue Klasse de
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Musk’s Cybercab Dreams Could Hit 2,500-Unit Limit Under US Rules

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Tesla’s Cybercab promises to revolutionize transportation, but legal and safety challenges present major roadblocks. Current NHTSA exemptions cap deployment at 2,500 vehicles per year for models lacking human controls. Regulatory approval for Tesla’s steering-wheel-free Cybercab will limit production, making mass adoption difficult without changes. When unveiling the Tesla Cybercab late last week, Elon Musk promised that it would be produced in “very high” numbers. Bold words, but there are still plenty of pesky regulatory hurdles for Tesla to clear before this fully autonomous vehicle even sniffs a production line—let alone starts rolling out in serious volume. Like Tesla’s other models , the Cybercab relies on the company’s vision-only autonomous driving tech, but with a twist: no steering wheel, no pedals, no controls whatsoever. While this makes sense for a vehicle that can drive itself 100% of the time without any human intervention, actually getting approval to rol
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Subaru BRZ Series.Purple Is A Manual Special Fit For Barney

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Subaru is launching the 2025 BRZ Series.Purple, a limited-edition with a Galaxy Purple exterior. The special BRZ variant features a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter engine and an STI short throw shifter. Only 500 units will be made, with each priced from $35,445 and set to hit dealerships next year. The Subaru BRZ lineup is expanding for 2025 as the company has announced plans for a new Series.Purple special edition. It will debut at Subiefest Texas on October 19 and be limited to 500 units. While the company only released a teaser image, they confirmed the coupe will have a unique Galaxy Purple Pearl exterior with black badging. The model will also ride on special 18-inch wheels that sport a new satin silver finish. More: 2025 Subaru BRZ Adds Sport Mode, Prices Jump By Up To $1,100 The upgrades continue inside as there are front sport seats with black Ultrasuede upholstery that contrasts with grey leather bolsters. They’re joined by grey contrast stitching, a red STI st
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Honda CR-V Hybrids May Have Battery Fault That Could Cause Fire Or Total Breakdown

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Impacted Honda CR-V Hybrid models were built between October 6, 2022, and January 24, 2023. A defect in Panasonic’s battery may cause terminal fractures, which could lead to fire risk. Owners of the affected models will receive free battery replacements starting November 27, 2024. A potential fire risk has been identified in the lithium-ion battery packs of certain previous generation Honda CR-V Hybrid models , according to a recall notice recently published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The issue, Honda explains, stems from variations in the manufacturing process. Specifically, some of the negative terminals inside the battery pack have been produced with insufficient copper cladding residual thickness. This manufacturing defect could lead to fractured cladding, which might expose the underlying aluminum. When aluminum interacts with the battery’s electrolyte, it can form an alloy that compromises the integrity of the battery cell. In the
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Toyota Will Keep The Supra Alive Even If BMW Kills Z4

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There has been some speculation the Toyota Supra could die in 2026 alongside the BMW Z4. While the Supra has many years ahead of it, its shape could change in the future. Toyota recently committed to racing the Supra in Australia’s Supercars championship from 2026. The Toyota Supra isn’t bowing out anytime soon. According to Toyota Australia’s vice president of sales, marketing, and franchise operations, the sports car is set to stick around for years, with a new generation already in the pipeline. So for now, fans of the badge can breathe easy—the Supra nameplate isn’t disappearing. Earlier this year, a report emerged suggesting that production of both the current Toyota Supra and its platform-sharing sibling, the BMW Z4, would be axed by 2026. Both vehicles are assembled by Magna Steyr in Austria, and while the Z4 might be staring down the barrel, Toyota says that any decision to kill the BMW Z4 has no bearing on the Supra’s future. In short, the fate of the Supra is e
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5 Big Updates For The 2025 Nissan Murano That Matter Most

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Cars and the car industry are night-and-day different from how they were in 2014. Yet, that’s when Nissan last gave us an all-new Murano . So it’s no surprise that the redesigned 2025 Murano looks radically different both inside and out—and not just in the way it’s styled, but in the technology under the skin. Related: Nissan Project Trailgater Is A Frontier Mobile Man Cave Many of changes will win over new buyers, including improvements to the levels of standard luxury and convenience technology. But some owners of the current car might be disappointed to discover certain decisions Nissan’s engineers have made that almost look like backward steps. So, let’s dive into five key things you need to know about the 2025 Nissan Murano. #1 Design Cues From Ariya – With a Hint of Ferrari Daytona Nissan resisted the temptation to take the Murano down the EV route, but it wasn’t above pinching some design ideas from its electric Ariya. The front grille’s big grin and slim LED headl
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